HowboutthemCowboys Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Darius Walker goes undrafted?? Chris Leak.... What gives? Any others that you were surprised were'nt drafted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Was going to start another thread with my question, but since we're on the UFA subject, how do these guys get paid? If they are invited to camp, what do they get paid? I'm really surprised the Steelers didn't get the big RB to take the Bettis role. I was hoping they'd take M. Bush or t. Hunt. Chris Leak will get invited to a camp. I'm surprised the Jags didn't draft a QB. Maybe he heads there as a UFA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Was going to start another thread with my question, but since we're on the UFA subject, how do these guys get paid? If they are invited to camp, what do they get paid? Undrafted players invited to camp sign a contract usually for the league minimum, sometimes with a small signing bonus. They have to sign a contract to be in training camp, just like any other player. All players in training get a daily stipend for each day they are in camp, which is outside the contract amount and is the same for each player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 (edited) No Jackie Battle? 235, 4.4 40 and rushed for more than 1500 yards and 8.4 yards a carrry last year....? How does that not jump out at a team? Edited April 30, 2007 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxfactor Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Undrafted players invited to camp sign a contract usually for the league minimum, sometimes with a small signing bonus. They have to sign a contract to be in training camp, just like any other player. All players in training get a daily stipend for each day they are in camp, which is outside the contract amount and is the same for each player. Thanks Big John!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Darius Walker goes undrafted?? Chris Leak.... What gives? Any others that you were surprised were'nt drafted? Rhema McKnight, WR Notre Dame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Tyler Palko QB PIT Jared Zabransky QB Boise State Chris Leak QB Florida Tyrone Moss RB Miami, FL Darius Walker RB ND Selvin Young RB UT Corey Anderson FB Tennessee David Ball WR New Hampshire Jarrett Hicks WR Texas Tech Robert Johnson WR Texas Tech Syvelle Newton WR South Carolina Jeff Smardzija WR ND (figured someone would take his rights at least) Joe Newton TE Oregon State Nathan Bennett G Clemson Tim Duckworth G Auburn Earl Everett OLB Florida Juwon Simpson OLB Alabama Jon Abbate ILB Wake Forest Kenny Scott CB Ga Tech Travarous Bain CB Hampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 David Ball, he was the guy who broke Jerry Rice's TD record in college. Interesting prospect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 David Ball, he was the guy who broke Jerry Rice's TD record in college. Interesting prospect... Good call. How did HE not get drafted? No small school love in this draft... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Melvin Bullitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever in debt to mo lewis Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 id add melvin bullitt from texas a&m to that list i think he has a shot to make a team...good special teams contributor and could improve his coverage skills...measures well athletically...needs work in the coverage area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 id add melvin bullitt from texas a&m to that list i think he has a shot to make a team...good special teams contributor and could improve his coverage skills...measures well athletically...needs work in the coverage area I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Here is the scoop on David Ball: Strengths: Possesses adequate size, knows how to shield defenders from the ball and is capable of making the tough catch in traffic. Times jumps well, flashes the ability to catch the ball at its highest point and has the potential to develop into a productive red zone target. Possesses good athletic ability and runs crisp short-to-intermediate routes. Reads defenses fairly well and can locate soft spots working against zone coverage. Fights for the ball while it's in the air and isn't afraid to go over the middle. Catches the ball in stride and flashes the ability to make the first defender miss. Weaknesses: While extremely productive at the collegiate level, he played at a small school and there is major concern about ability to adjust to a much higher level of competition. Possesses marginal top-end speed. Lacks explosiveness and should have problems creating separation working against quality man-to-man corners. Doesn't show a second gear when tracking the ball downfield and isn't going to outrun defenses. Lacks ideal upper body strength, gets pushed around at times and needs to improve ability to beat press coverage. Overall: Ball saw action in 11 games as a true freshman in 2003 and had 38 receptions for 486 yards (12.8 average) and four touchdowns. In 2005, Ball played in 12 of 13 games setting UNH single-season records for receptions (81), receiving yards (1,504), and touchdown catches (17) while averaging 17.5 yards per catch. Ball played in all 13 games in 2005 and broke his own receiving records by finishing the year with 87 receptions for 1,551 yards (17.8 average) with 24 touchdowns. As a senior in 2006, Ball caught 93 passes for 1,114 yards (11.9 average) with 13 TD's. Ball finished as the most prolific scorer in NCAA DI-AA history, shattering Hall of Famer Jerry Rice's career-record of 50 touchdown receptions. Ball displays exceptional hands and he is an outstanding route runner, which is why he has a chance to contribute as a sub-package receiver in the NFL. However, Ball is essentially a possession receiver prospect with marginal speed and a lean frame. He will struggle to make the transition to the NFL, where he won't be able to consistently separate like he did at the DI-AA level in college. As such, Ball projects as a late-round pick in 2007. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Also: 6'0", 193, 4.65 for David Ball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Also: 6'0", 193, 4.65 for David Ball same measurables as rice as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 same measurables as rice as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqualung Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 This site will give you who and from where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bring Back Pat!!! Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I'm from NH. I saw him play almost every game this year. This guy can play in the NFL. He'd never be a Pro Bowler, but can certainly help a team. He runs great routes, and has a great feel for body position and how to 'get open', even when he's really not. He has fantastic hands, and works the middle of the field really well. I could easily see him catch 50 balls a year as someone's posession receiver, a la a Wayne Chrebet or Brandon Stokely. Ans the competition thing, really is a joke, because he played on one of the best 1AA schools and was in the playoffs nearly every year, and lit up pretty much every D he faced. Also, he put up 8 for 81 and 2 tds @ Northwestern the first week of the this past season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I'm from NH. I saw him play almost every game this year. This guy can play in the NFL. He'd never be a Pro Bowler, but can certainly help a team. He runs great routes, and has a great feel for body position and how to 'get open', even when he's really not. He has fantastic hands, and works the middle of the field really well. I could easily see him catch 50 balls a year as someone's posession receiver, a la a Wayne Chrebet or Brandon Stokely. Ans the competition thing, really is a joke, because he played on one of the best 1AA schools and was in the playoffs nearly every year, and lit up pretty much every D he faced. Also, he put up 8 for 81 and 2 tds @ Northwestern the first week of the this past season. Brandon Stokley was the first guy that came to my mind. He will be a solid wideout in the league. I am VERY curious to see where he ends up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Chris Leak already signed a FA deal with Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satelliteoflovegm Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I would say it is better to go undrafted once you get to the 6th more likely 7th round. This way you have more of a choice of where you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Chris Leak already signed a FA deal with Chicago. Holy shiat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Travarous Bain CB Hampton Should have a contract offered from Ted very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD6405 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I watched Syvelle Newton play for 3 years now, I thought he was amazing. Very elusive, hard to tackle. Problem was, he was a jack of all trades. He played QB, RB, WR, S, and CB on out team. He never fully stayed at a position and probably the scouts have no idea where to put him. He never did anything AMAZING at one position, but he was solid at them all. Probably he will get signed as a KR/PR because of his elusiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goopster24 Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 I watched Syvelle Newton play for 3 years now, I thought he was amazing. Very elusive, hard to tackle. Problem was, he was a jack of all trades. He played QB, RB, WR, S, and CB on out team. He never fully stayed at a position and probably the scouts have no idea where to put him. He never did anything AMAZING at one position, but he was solid at them all. Probably he will get signed as a KR/PR because of his elusiveness. Hines Ward.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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